The vanilla species grown for its flavoring is finicky. Genes from its wild relatives could help make it hardier — but not if those cousins go extinct.

Officials are asking the public to help identify and count butterflies. They call it the "Butterfly Atlas," and it's a ...

While fireflies provide a spectacular show during summer months, scientists warn that their population is flickering.

In a sweeping three-year study mandated by the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Collaboratory has released ...

Algae grown under Mars-like conditions could make bioplastic building materials for structures to harbor life in space.

If humans are ever going to live beyond Earth, they'll need to construct habitats. But transporting enough industrial material to create livable spaces would be incredibly challenging and expensive.

A lab experiment that simulated Mars conditions showed that green algae can grow in plastic containers made from the same ...

In a landmark collaboration between science and education, six Hawaiʻi high school students have successfully produced the ...

NASA intends to land the "first woman and first person of color" on the moon as part of the Artemis III mission. This will be ...

KATHMANDU — Nepal has launched a species action plan focused exclusively on conserving the endangered dhole (Cuon alpinus), ...

It’s summer and the city is buzzing with pollinators—many of which are in decline. The Parks Department and local nonprofits ...

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center reopened its outdoor Wildlife Gardens to the public on June 27, unveiling a $1.9 million ...